I Can't Stop!

I can't stop making these bags.

The curvy clutch is my favorite Keyka Lou pattern; they are so fun to make! I am quilting the outer fabric to the batting before adding the lining. These bags close with two magnetic snaps.

Rick rack!!When piecing, I use the stitch and flip method and sew the outer fabrics right to the batting.Embroidery.

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On to Bigger Things

After finishing a few more smaller projects I am feeling a little more prepared for the craft show on December 4.

I feel like I can now calmly return to a larger project like finishing another quilt.

I put hundreds of pins in it last night. I will be quilting it on the machine but haven't decided about the design yet.

I don't want to put any quilting on the stars. I really want them to float above the background.  Outlining each star would be very tedious but I kind of think it needs it. I would like a lot of quilting in the background but I don't want to do the old meandering thing either.

What are your quilting thoughts?

And isn't this backing fabric great? I had just enough for the back of this quilt!

All the Trimmings

I will have a booth at the All the Trimmings show on December 4 and the Chelsea Fair Grounds and I'm starting to feel the stress. I have been making quilts like crazy and now I have several tops still to put together and quilt.  I have a fear of having a booth piled high with quilts and not selling anything  so, I have taken a break from those big projects to make some smaller non-quilt items for the show.

I recently found Keyka Lou patterns.  I really like the clean lines and straightforward assembly of these bags.  The little clutches don't use much fabric and I put batting between the layers for a soft finish.

I am really pleased with how this wristlet camera bag turned out. If I still used a point and shoot I think I might keep this one for myself. It also has batting to cushion the camera inside.

My favorite pattern has got to be this shoulder bag.  I love those pockets on the front.  It also has a magnetic snap closure. I had never put one of those in before. I am an instant fan!

I have done well to use fabric on hand but I have used up all of my interfacing. So, I guess I will trek to the fabric shop. I shall have to put on blinders and go directly to the interfacing and only the interfacing.